Sale 111: Gems of Philately

Lot 3098    

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 10¢ green, o.g., lightly hinged, large margins with deep rich color, Post Office fresh with full perforation, Extremely Fine, only 451 examples were sold; with 2023 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott Nos. 106    $2,900.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 3099    

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 12¢ black, o.g., lightly hinged, precision centering with large beautifully balanced margins around, rich intense color on bright fresh paper, long full perforations, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of five in 95 and only 5 graded higher; with 1998 P.F. & 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ 12,500).
Scott Nos. 107    $3,750.

THIS BEING AMONG THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE 1861-66 12¢ RE-ISSUE ISSUE.

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Lot 3100    

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 24¢ dark violet, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vibrant color on bright paper, choice centering amid evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine and choice, with only 346 sold, one of five in 95 and only 5 graded higher; with 2004 P.F. & 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ 12,600).
Scott Nos. 109    $6,000.

A WONDERFUL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24¢ RE-ISSUE, AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT ISSUE TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.

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